accessories & other adventures

handbags

I’ll admit it – I love shopping at the mall and even more if I can score a great discount. But I also love browsing independent stores and shopping from local makers. There are times when I just want a trendy bag or shirt seen in a store window so I buy it. This even goes for basic household items you have to buy at big box stores. Which I think is okay, as long […]

When you buy from a small business an actual person does a happy dance. That person is Beverly Wang of ByINABE. She makes beautiful and practical leather bags and wallets by herself. Kudos to this boss babe who experimented, found what she was good at and is sticking to it. She’s creating practical bags for professional women; keep reading on why you should support her. What are you working on right now that’s going to […]

Every time I walk into this building I’m amazed by the architectural design and natural light that flows through. It’s the perfect place to hold a fashion design exhibition supporting designers who are made in Canada. Welcome to the fall Inland show. I’m a fan of anything shiny, which is why Chayle’s pieces caught my eye. What originally looked like jewellery made from foil was actually silver and gold hammered earrings and necklaces. Each piece […]

Pink was once known as a total Barbie colour (think Elle Woods from Legally Blonde) but is now making waves in 2017. It’s no longer a colour just for girly-girls but women and men are seen sporting it in every shade from peach and magenta to fuchsia and rose. Whether it’s head to toe, colour-blocked or simply a pop of colour – I love it all! Pink what you may not know is very versatile. […]